How children learn language

by William O'Grady
How children learn language cover
Good Books rating 4.53
Language and Linguistics
Technical
  • ID: 3909
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • ISBN: 9780521824941
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Published: 2005-01-06
  • Reviews: 3

How Children Learn Language delves into the remarkable process by which children acquire language, exploring how they learn to produce and distinguish sounds, as well as their acquisition of words and meanings. William O'Grady provides an insightful overview of the language acquisition process, highlighting the innovative experiments and methods researchers use to study this complex phenomenon. This book offers a comprehensive look at the cognitive and developmental aspects of language learning, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics and child development. Through engaging explanations and detailed case studies, O'Grady illustrates the intricate mechanisms behind language development. The book not only explains the theoretical frameworks but also provides practical insights into the research methods used to uncover the mysteries of how children learn language. It is a must-read for educators, psychologists, and anyone curious about the fascinating world of language acquisition.

Reviews
Amazon.co.uk · 2000-01-01
excellent 4.60

The reviewer found the book to be well-organized, well-written, and highly readable, effectively analyzing the process of language acquisition.

This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the book, praising its clear and orderly presentation. They appreciated how the author made complex concepts accessible, making it an excellent resource for understanding language acquisition. The book's readability and logical structure were particularly highlighted as strengths.

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    The presentation is orderly, well-written, and very readable.

    The process of language acquisition is analysed and...

    This book proved to be exactly what I needed.

Barnes & Noble · 2000-01-01
excellent 4.50

The reviewer praised the book for its simple and illustrative style, making research information accessible.

This reviewer highlighted the book's strength in its simple and illustrative manner. They appreciated how the author presented research information in an accessible way, making it a wonderful literary production. The book's ability to balance simplicity with depth was particularly commended.

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    The strength of this wonderful literary production lies in its simple and illustrative manner

    how the author makes the research information reported here

    The engaging style of the book, and its accessibility combined with its scientific rigour

World of Books · 2000-01-01
excellent 4.50

The reviewer commended the book for its engaging style, accessibility, and scientific rigor.

This reviewer found the book to be ideal due to its engaging style and accessibility. They appreciated the balance between scientific rigor and readability, making it a great choice for those interested in language acquisition. The book's ability to combine these elements was particularly praised.

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    The engaging style of the book, and its accessibility combined with its scientific rigour

    make this volume ideal for a

    The strength of this wonderful literary production lies in its simple and illustrative manner

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